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The Fox Hill Ski Patrol serves the members of the Milwaukee Ski Club as well as others in promoting safety and performing rescue and emergency medical care. We are members of the National Ski Patrol System (NSP).

The Fox Hill Ski Patrol has been a member of the NSP since 1941.

We are in the NSPs Central Division, South Central Region Section III. 

Safety is always promoted by the Fox Hill Ski Patrol see Your Responsibility Code or feel free to contact any of our members for advise keeping safe during winter activities.

We do allow sign-ons, if you are a NSP patroller and wish to sign on please contact our patrol director first for scheduling.
 

OEC and Chairlift evacuation refresher info

Our OEC refresher and the Chairlift evacuation recertification is held in conjunction with the Heiliger Huegel Ski Patrol at Heiliger Huegel on the last Saturday of September, our CPR refresher is scheduled in an evening session before the refresher.

The text used for CPR is BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual it is published by the American Heart Association and the catalog number is 90-1038 (Review the 2010 guidlines.)

2010 CPR Guidlines The new American Heart Association CPR book is available through a number of sources including :
WorldPoint ECC
1326 S. Wolf Road
Wheeling, IL 60090-6467
Phone: 1-888-322-8350 Fax: 1-888-281-2627
Catalog # 90-1038
http://www.eworldpoint.com/

The refresher study guide will reference the Outdoor Emergency Care (fifth edition) coming very soon.

Image of OEC 5th Edition

.Outoor emergency care Book 4th ed. cover



2011-2012 info

The OEC refresher will be held on Saturday September 25, 2011 at Heiliger Huegel. This season is 5ECycle A. Don't forget to bring your 2011 refresher Study Guide from your Summer 2011 Ski Patrol Magazine (also available from the NSP website), with completed written questions, you current OEC card, a fully stocked aid belt, vest or pack, practice rope, gloves suitable for the evacuation refresher as well as lunch and the usual items need for outdoors in September. The refresher study guide this year will reference only the fifth edition of Outdoor Emergency Care. There will also be an online section to complete called Crackin the Book.

Tentative Schedule:
Sign in from 7:30am -8:00am Sign in, get gloves – announcements & awards.
8:30am - 2:00pm OEC
2:00pm- End  Chairlift Evac Refresher

For the chairlift evacuation refresher the knots that need to be demonstrated are as follows:

  1. Overhand
  2. Square knot
  3. Double bowline with backup
  4. Figure eight
  5. Traceback figure eight with backup
  6. Eight on a bight
  7. Fishermans knot

Real knots web page

Animated Knots by Grog


                      Your Responsibility Code

                       Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using
                       alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski
                       equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how
                       you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware
                       that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal
                       awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with
                       other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

                       1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or
                       objects.

                       2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid
                       them.

                       3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from
                       above.

                       4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to
                       others.

                       5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

                       6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of
                       closed areas.

                       7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride
                       and unload safely.
 
 

                       KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
                       This is a partial list. Be safety conscious.
                       Officially endorsed by: NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION.

Sledding deaths prompt articles in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel read the story with safe sledding tips here and be safe while sledding.

2010-2011 Fox Hill Ski Patrol

Updated March 4, 2011
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